Fox Factory Holding Corp. on Tuesday announced Larry Enterline will retire from the role of CEO after eight years with the company, and become executive chairman of the board, on June 29. Concurrently, Mike Dennison, Fox’s president, powered vehicles group, will become CEO.
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